REKS Prescription Ski Goggles Review

by Niels Oomkes · Published December 27, 2024 , 9:57 am · Updated January 19, 2025 , 12:43 pm

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Hitting the slopes without goggles is certainly an option, but only when the temperatures and conditions are moderate to warm and perfect. In that case, it’s certainly an opportunity to sport the shades, but those blue bird warm perfect days are far and few between! Another choice includes skiing with glasses inside your goggles which is simply a no-go! Skiing with contacts has been my preferred method, but with sensitive eyes it’s also not ideal. Here we have (what I hope to be) a groundbreaking design and/or opportunity from REKS with an insert inside the goggles themselves.

Before actually going out in a variety of conditions, I am asking all the questions with a hint of skepticism; will the insert stay put, what about fogging, and lastly, will they actually allow me to see perfectly? I suppose that’s why we take the gear and test it. I for one, hope that my skepticism is proven absolutely wrong.

Technical Specifications

Spherical Lenses
6 color-boost lens choices
Triple layer foam
Color boosting lens technology
Anti-slip strap
Quick change magnetized lenses

Single Vision Versus Progressives

The main purpose when skiing is to be super focused on my surroundings with other skiers and boarders, bumps, trees, and icy patches, etc. This can vary from long to mid distance vision, and the occasional close up issue which is likely not actually associated with the act of skiing. More than likely, it’s dealing with gear or apparel, reading a ski map, or something having to do with our phones. And let it be noted, that I do wear progressive lenses on my daily spectacles.

As mentioned, when I ski, I’ve mainly been using the daily throw away contacts. I try to wear them multiple times to get a bit more life out of them. Those are single vision. Subsequently, the problem I have then is reading my phone, etc. when we take a break. Honestly, I try not to check my phone too much when actually on the ski lifts or slopes. I fear dropping it into a powder snow bank 50 feet below me.

I am near sided, so anything within a couple of feet, I am fine with. Thus, reading a phone or ski map can be done without glasses. Therefore, I think in this case, I would simple lift up my goggles when needing to read something. Plus, in the lodge, It might actually be a step up because I wasn’t able to do that before with the contacts.

Therefore, I went the the single vision route to make this all about the skiing experience. I might still have to bring glasses to be able to see before or after, but I’ll figure that out by maybe stashing a small glasses case in my pack or one of the many pockets in my ski coat.

The REKS Prescription Ski Goggles In Action

REKS has the motto of “Be Unbreakable”. That’s obviously a bold statement, and I hope I don’t have to truly test that theory. They have a wide assortment of collections that they market to the various target audiences. Including, but not limited to, tennis, cycling, golf, fishing, and of course, skiing. The other lines are great, I’m sure, but Reks has a unique product here to target to a large somewhat visibly impaired skiing audience.

Usability and Setup

The inserts slide in fairly easy. I push them into the bottoms of the frame where it lodges in between the plastic and the foam. With some downward pressure, the tops can be pushed into the top ledge.

The nose piece of the insert slides in, and settles on the bridge. The “arms” for lack of a better term flex to push them tight into the top.

This gives you an idea of how the lens looks as one piece. It may be skewed a little, but that’s just because I was trying to capture the moment. In reality, it came together nicely as a cohesive unit.

Visibility And Fogging Up

I’ve been out a handful of times in my Reks Ski Goggles. After a few early season snow dumps which was fantastic to provide an early season base for a lot of the in-bounds ski runs, it’s been rather dry. That means blue bird sunny skies which although cold at times, did not provide an opportunity to ‘see’ how these would fare in snowy, wet, or foggy conditions.

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Reks Ski Goggles Field Of Vision

I was concerned how the inner frame/insert would work, when wearing them as the goggles themselves obviously have a large open surface area or window to the world. The insert takes up a fair amount of space, but that frame breaks up that large field of vision. I put my fears to rest immediately as I bombed down my first run, and totally forgot about the goggles. Flying down the mountain catching bits of powder and smooth fast arcing turns brings the focus, and pure thrill of adrenaline.

There are 7 metallic magnets that attach your preferred lens to the goggle frame. I really like how powerful that connection is! You simply line them up, and they almost snap into place, and I’ve had no issues with them coming loose.

This is me getting nitpicky! When skiing, I honestly don’t notice the insert lenses, because I am focused on the terrain. It’s wonderful. When I’m on the lift, I get a moment to reflect and look at what’s right in front of me on my nose. I can guarantee that Reks has had multiple versions of a design that they’ve played with. However, if I could throw in my two cents, I would see about a slightly bumped out version. And by slightly, I mean 5mm or so. Plus the cross bracket nose piece could come down a bit as well. I can only assume that the prescriptions or fit has to be taken into account, so I’m saying that it has to be done. Just my layman skiing opinion for a what if scenario.

Reks provides two lens options with purchase at least when I got mine. That is truly a must for whatever the mountain can throw at you. I may pick up another lens at some point as I figure out the lenses and which will work best for me on the slopes. They’ve got a lot of options, so take a look for yourself.

Turns out, you can also run with these Reks goggles. Especially when it’s minus 3 degrees. Keeping exposed skin to a minimum is a good thing.

Final Thoughts On The REKS Prescription Ski Goggles

I am absolutely sold on these Reks prescription goggles. No more red irritated eyes from contacts! It’s a little thing, but my days on the slopes have been a joy to not have to even be bothered or think about that piece of the ski equipment puzzle. The fit is spot on, the prescription I provided works well as the distance from the eyes is different from regular glasses. All in all, this is a fairly practical and economical way to enjoy a day on the slopes with 20/20 vision. Check out their website HERE for more details and purchase.